Final Inspection With Road Safety And Functional Check; (Inspections I, Ii, Iii And Iv); Road Safety Check; Roadworthiness Check - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

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Use the adjusting screws (arrow) to adjust play of
the throttle cables.
Push the rubber cap into position over the ad-
justing screw.
Play of throttle cable: ..... approx. 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Use the adjusting screw (arrow) to adjust play of
the choke cable to zero.
Push the rubber cap into position over the ad-
justing screw.
Move the handlebars all the way from left to right
and check the settings. Make sure that engine
speed does not vary when the handlebars are
moved in this way.
Repeatedly open the throttle gradually and in-
crease engine speed from idle to approximately
-1
n = 2500 min
to check throttle-valve synchroni-
sation. (Readings shown by Synchro tester must
increase and decrease together). If necessary,
correct by turning the adjusting screws of the
connecting cable.
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Note:
Make sure that when the throttle grip is released
both throttle valves return to their fully closed posi-
tions.
Tighten the locknuts and recheck carburettor
balance.
Seal off the vacuum bores.
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Final inspection with road safety
and functional check

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

Road safety check

Check wheels and tyres.
Check/correct tyre pressures.
Wait at least 10 minutes after the trial run/road
test before checking/correcting engine oil level.
Tyre pressures:
Solo ..................................... front 2.2 bar (31.3 psi)
............................................. rear 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
Two up ................................. front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
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............................................. rear 2.7 bar (38.4 psi)
Two up + luggage ................ front 2.5 bar (35.6 psi)
............................................. rear 2.9 bar (41.2 psi)

Roadworthiness check

Lights
Telltale/warning lights
Horn
Instruments
Special equipment
Clutch
Gear shift
Steering
Foot brake and handbrake
If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
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